Harley Benton SC-Special Faded White
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Harley Benton
SC-Special Faded White
Product Info
Article Number:
489635
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Special Faded White
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-Special is a fantastic entry point into the world of vintage-style guitars. The mahogany construction and P90 pickups deliver a wonderfully raw, bluesy, and rock-oriented tone. It’s an ideal choice for players seeking that classic, slightly gritty sound without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Special Faded White
- Electric Guitar
- Vintage Series
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in mahogany neck
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Fretboard inlays: Dots
- Neck profile: 60`C
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graphite nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Roswell P90S-N AlNico 5 single coils
- 2 Volume controls and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply black/white/black pickguard
- WSC Wrap Around bridge
- Vintage-style machine heads with 15: 1 gear ratio
- Ex-factory stringing: .010 - .046
- Colour: Faded White Satin
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain
- • Roswell P90s offer a thick, gritty vintage character
- • 60'C neck profile is comfortable and familiar for many players
- • Solid hardware, including the wrap-around bridge, enhances tuning stability
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a bit heavier than some players prefer
- • Faded finish may show wear more readily than gloss finishes
- • P90 pickups are not ideal for players needing pristine, clean tones
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Roswell P90S-N AlNico 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
WSC Wrap Around
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The fretwork is generally good for the price point, though some players might want to have a professional level it for optimal playability. Expect minor imperfections common in budget-friendly instruments.
The faded finish is primarily cosmetic, though a thinner finish does theoretically allow the wood to vibrate more freely. The tonal impact is subtle, if noticeable at all.
The 15:1 gear ratio tuners are surprisingly competent and should hold up well to regular use. They're not high-end, but a significant step above what you find on many guitars in this price range.
